Sonny's BBQ Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Sonny's BBQ cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 82 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Sonny's BBQ
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
Cleanest full order: Beef Brisket Sliced Plate + Unsweet Tea, 1.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sliced Brisket Plate | 1.3g |
| Beef Brisket Chopped Plate | 1.7g |
| Smoked Chicken Plate | 1.8g |
| Pulled Chicken Plate | 1.8g |
| Sliced Turkey Plate | 2.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Sonny's BBQ
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Loaded Tots | 49.8g |
| BBQ Pork Egg Rolls | 22.2g |
| Brisket Grilled Cheese | 21.0g |
| Corn Nuggets | 21.0g |
| Tater Tots | 20.4g |
Every Sonny's BBQ item, ranked
All 82 items we have for Sonny's BBQ, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Sonny's Signature Sweet Tea | 0.0g |
| Half Tea Half Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Sonny's Original Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sonny's Mild BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sonny's Smokin' BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Broccoli | 0.0g |
| Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Sonny's Mustard Sauce | 0.2g |
| Sonny's Sizzlin' Sweet BBQ Sauce | 0.2g |
| Green Beans | 0.4g |
| Sonny's Sweet BBQ Sauce | 0.5g |
| Baked Sweet Potato | 1.0g |
| Sliced Brisket Plate | 1.3g |
| Banana Pudding | 1.6g |
| Beef Brisket Chopped Plate | 1.7g |
| Smoked Chicken Plate | 1.8g |
| Pulled Chicken Plate | 1.8g |
| Sliced Turkey Plate | 2.1g |
| Corn on the Cob | 2.1g |
| Side Salad | 2.5g |
| Baked Beans | 2.7g |
| BBQ Beans | 2.7g |
| Cornbread | 2.7g |
| Sweet Potato Casserole | 3.0g |
| Peach Cobbler | 3.0g |
| BBQ Street Corn Dip | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 3.3g |
| Kid's Mac and Cheese | 3.3g |
| Kid's Hot Dog | 3.8g |
| Sliced Pork Plate | 4.2g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 4.7g |
| Smoked Sausage Link | 4.8g |
| Kid's Chicken Tenders | 4.9g |
| Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | 5.0g |
| Prime Rib Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Kid's Ribs | 5.0g |
| Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread | 5.0g |
| Coleslaw | 5.4g |
| Classic Turkey BBQ Sandwich | 5.4g |
| Garlic Bread | 5.4g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookies | 5.5g |
| Classic Chicken BBQ Sandwich | 5.6g |
| Kid's Turkey Sandwich | 5.8g |
| Kid's Hamburger | 5.9g |
| Hush Puppies | 6.0g |
| BBQ Salad with Pulled Pork | 6.0g |
| 2-Meat BBQ Plate | 6.0g |
| St. Louis Ribs House Dry-Rubbed Plate | 6.3g |
| Pulled Pork Plate | 6.5g |
| Kid's Pork Sandwich | 6.5g |
| 3-Meat BBQ Plate | 7.0g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 7.6g |
| BBQ Nachos | 8.0g |
| Smoked Wings 6 pc | 8.0g |
| Sonny's Steakburger | 8.5g |
| Cheese Curds | 9.0g |
| Peach Cobbler Egg Rolls | 9.0g |
| St. Louis Ribs Sweet & Smokey Plate | 9.5g |
| Tenders 3 pc | 10.0g |
| Skillet Potatoes | 10.0g |
| Rack of Baby Back Ribs | 10.7g |
| Potato Salad | 10.8g |
| Kid's Grilled Cheese | 10.9g |
| Classic Brisket BBQ Sandwich | 11.3g |
| Family Feast | 12.0g |
| Golden BBQ Chicken Tender Sandwich | 12.0g |
| Smoked Wings 10 pc | 12.0g |
| Sweet Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich | 12.1g |
| Onion Rings | 13.0g |
| Crinkle-Cut Fries | 13.8g |
| Tenders 5 pc | 14.0g |
| Candied Bacon Burger | 14.2g |
| Sonny's Cuban Sandwich | 14.4g |
| Half Chicken | 15.5g |
| BBQ Cobb Salad | 17.6g |
| Fried Okra | 19.8g |
| Tater Tots | 20.4g |
| Brisket Grilled Cheese | 21.0g |
| Corn Nuggets | 21.0g |
| BBQ Pork Egg Rolls | 22.2g |
| Loaded Tots | 49.8g |
Frequently asked
Does Sonny's BBQ use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Sonny's BBQ cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 82 menu items we analyzed, it averages 7.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Sonny's BBQ cook with?
Our research indicates: Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Sonny's BBQ use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Smoked meats in pork/beef fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides contain soybean oil. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Sonny's BBQ seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Sonny's BBQ cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Sonny's BBQ?
Sliced Brisket Plate is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sonny's BBQ, at an estimated 1.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Sonny's BBQ?
Loaded Tots is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Sonny's BBQ, at an estimated 49.8g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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